Strauss House Productions

Strauss House Productions

Strauss House Productions was established in January 2011 by Producer and Author Hilary Robinson to produce radio programmes and features for regional and national radio.

Since then the company has established a publishing arm and "The Copper Tree" - the first of a series of four books - will be published on April 19th 2012 has been released early due to advance orders and interest and is NOW AVAILABLE.

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The Copper Tree

The Copper Tree

When Olivia's teacher, Miss Evans, dies, the children at her school are encouraged to think of everything that reminds them of her.

Written with touching sensitivity and sprinkled with light hearted moments, 'The Copper Tree' is about love and legacy and will help children understand that while sadness is an inevitable part of grief, death is not necessarily the end... for what is left behind can be everlasting.

A great book for young children facing bereavement.

  • Waterstones
Christmas Surprise

Christmas Surprise

The children in the Copper Tree class are excited about Christmas. They've decorated their classroom, they've dressed up for their Christmas play and now they've been asked to go and surprise the elderly residents at Pine Lodge Residential Home. But little do they know that there is a surprise there for them too!

Praise for The Copper Tree

The Copper Tree gives the clear and unsentimental message that it's quite natural to be sad when someone dies but it also endorses the powerful effects of memory as a means of healing.

  • Kate Saunders,
  • Children's Author

A delightful and touching story of life and how we live it, as little people and bigger people, together and on our own. 'The Copper Tree' brings a tear and a smile to my face at the same time.

  • Ger Graus,
  • Chief Executive,
  • The Children's University

The perfect story for children who have lost a parent or much loved figure in their life, honest unsentimental and reassuring. It belongs in every home and school library.

  • Barbara Smith,
  • former Acting Head Teacher,
  • Mount Pellon School, Halifax

With understanding, humour and care, the children in the book are safely guided through this most difficult transitional process. I loved this book and whole heartedly commend its use.

  • Revd Dr Paul Fitzpatrick,
  • Lead Lecturer for Bereavement, Grief & Loss, Cardiff Metropolitan University